Revenue Accounting Manager

Revenue Accounting Manager – Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuiteCanonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.Location: This role is home‑based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.We are hiring a Revenue Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting. In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting by aligning our product pricing, terms, contracting, sales processes and systems.We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Preferably, the candidate has a deep personal interest in the software and technology industry and some data analytics and software engineering experience.Key responsibilitiesCollaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contractsDrive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end‑to‑end automation of the revenue life cycleIncorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracyReview and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non‑standard contracts and new productsLead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionalsAssist in month‑end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reportingDevelop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reportingResearch and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy mattersAct as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order‑to‑cashValued Skills And ExperienceAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityAn undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathCPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experienceA detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and servicesLeadership or management responsibilityA track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectationsExperience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operationsExperience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high‑growth environmentExperience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories – NetSuite and Salesforce preferredExperience in a multi‑country multi‑currency, operations and tax environmentProfessional written and spoken EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityThoughtfulness and self‑motivationResult‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longAdditional, Optional Skills We ValuePublic company reporting and revenue accounting experienceSoftware implementation, integration and user acceptanceSoftware engineering qualification or experienceA passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleaguesMBA or other relevant business degreeWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr